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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.47, 1,057.74 and 451.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.47, 1,057.74 and 451.65 is: 623.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.47 : 1,057.74 = 451.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.47/1,057.74 = 451.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.47x = 1,057.74 × 451.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.47x = 477,728.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,728.27/766.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.28

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